Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Thursday, June 30th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Valentine Obienyem, the media adviser to the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has stated that the allegations of bigotry against the former governor of Anambra State are false. Obienyem, in a statement on Thursday, refuted the claim as he reacted to an article that alleged Obi dismissed the killing […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Thursday, June 30th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rapper, Abdulrasheed Bello popularly known as JJC Skillz has announced his separation from his wife, actress Funke Akindele. JJC announced via his official Instagram handle on Thursday morning stating that his marriage with Akindele has had issues for the last two years. He stated that he had to move out of their […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Thursday, June 30th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Five persons were confirmed dead while nine sustained injuries when a Toyota Hiace bus caught fire in motion in the Ogere area of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Mr Ahmed Umar, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, confirmed the incident in Abeokuta yesterday. Umar said the accident happened yesterday morning. The […]
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Europe, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State
Thursday, June 30th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), says it will spend 6.2 million Pounds on health, education and core governance in Kano State. Dr Chris Pycroft, Development Director at the FCDO, said in Kano on Wednesday that the money would be spent through the Mutual Accountability Framework with Nigeria. He made the […]
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Abuja, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director, Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), FCT, Mr Abdul-Lateef Bello, says the agency is set to stiffen penalties by impounding unroadworthy vehicles in the territory. Bello, who gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja, cautioned motorists with not roadworthy vehicles to desist driving such vehicles within the city. He warned that the […]
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Business News, Latest Headlines
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Naira on Wednesday lost to the green back at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging at 424.88 to the dollar against 421.00 traded on Tuesday, a 0.80 per cent depreciation. The open indicative rate closed at N421.80 to the dollar on Wednesday. An exchange rate of N444.00 to the dollar was […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra branch, has expressed concern over the rising cases of kidnap, especially of its members in the state. The body, in a statement made available to journalists in Awka on Wednesday, called on Gov. Chukwuma Soludo and security agencies in Anambra to take more proactive measures to […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose on Wednesday denounced the presidential flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party for the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar. Fayose insisted that it is the turn of the South to produce the next president after the expiration of eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari in […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government through the Nigerian High Commission to the United Kingdom has engaged lawyers to defend a former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, over allegations of organ harvesting. The Senate President Ahmad Lawan who disclosed this after a closed-door session of the chamber on Wednesday, added […]
Posted by Eric Ojo
African News, Latest Headlines, News Around Africa
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional window of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a technical assistance grant of $2 million to fund research that will contribute to electricity reforms in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Established on 28 May 1975 via the Treaty of Lagos, ECOWAS […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
Entertainment, Latest Headlines
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yoruba Nollywood actors on Wednesday endorsed the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu. The thespians gave their support for the APC national leader in a video clip as they applauded him for his support for the movie industry, practitioners, and the ex-governors influence across the country. Those featured in the […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
Entertainment, Featured, Latest Headlines
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media are reacting to the recent endorsement of the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu by some top Yoruba movie practitioners. African Examiner had earlier reported that in a viral clip that emerged on Wednesday, some movie practitioners had endorsed the former governor of […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has stated that he will support Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 elections if directed by God. Ortom disclosed this on Wednesday on Arise Tv saying that he is fasting and praying to get divine guidance before deciding […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has increased tax on tobacco products and shisha by 30 per cent. The minister of state for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, announced this during a ministerial press briefing in commemoration of 2022 World No Tobacco Day, theme: “Tobacco: a threat to our environment”, and the launching of Nigeria’s TCDI […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In two separate attacks in the last three days, gunmen, commonly referred to as bandits in the Nigerian press, kidnapped three medical staff and a pregnant woman in Zamfara State. The attacks occurred on Saturday and Tuesday respectively. On Saturday morning the gunmen ambushed a doctor, Muhammad Mansur, that works at the […]
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday received 131 stranded Nigerians from Libya at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The Director General of NEMA, Alhaji Mustapha Ahmed, who was represented by the acting Coordinator of the Lagos Territorial Office of the agency, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the development in […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has urged members of the National youth Service Corp (NYSC) to keep supporting the agency in disseminating it’s massage of disaster risk reduction in Communities where they are carrying out their primary assignments. It noted that as youths, they have vital roles to play in the […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Bello Matawalle on Tuesday signed the anti-banditry and other related offences bill into law. The law which comes into force with immediate effect, has death penalty for those found guilty of banditry and other related offences in Zamfara. Speaking shortly after signing the bill, Matawalle said the law formed part of […]
Posted by Eric Ojo
Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria
Tuesday, June 28th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A group of concerned friends of people Living with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria have harped on the need for find a sustainable solution to the spate of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) induced by the lingering insecurity in the country. PTSD is a common mental disorder provoked by major psychological trauma. In some […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria
Tuesday, June 28th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the relentless drive, energy and creativity of young Nigerians is the guarantee that the country would prosper and provide jobs and opportunities for the millions of youths coming into the job market yearly. Osinbajo stated this at the 5th National Micro Small and Medium Enterprises […]
